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561 Middlesex RoadDarien, CT 06820

For Sale

$2,999,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $29,990

In the heart of Darien, where history lingers and owls whisper through the trees, stands a timeless 1800s home at 561 Middlesex Road - a place where memory breathes and dreams take root. Set upon 2.6 serene and level acres, yet close to all amenities, this enchanting farmhouse rests within a world of quiet beauty, where a secret garden path winds softly beneath the shade, inviting you to wander, reflect and simply be. Rich with the echo of generations, this home opens its doors to warmth and welcome with its wide plank floors, worn smooth by countless footsteps, that guide you through rooms that glow with quiet charm - from the parlor's embrace to the dining room's gentle light. At its heart lies a light-filled, open-plan kitchen, where aromas mingle with laughter and recipes become the language of love and memory, all while uniting you with the outdoors. A great room, crowned with exposed beams and centered by a wood-burning hearth, promises long evenings of conversation, storytelling and shared delight. A cozy den invites quiet moments with a favorite book, while a cheerful playroom offers a world of imagination for the young at heart. With four inviting bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this home offers space for family and friends alike. Here, every corner whispers of possibility - a sanctuary waiting for its next chapter, for new hands to shape its story, for new hearts to call it home. Within its walls, time softens, and life unfolds like poetry written in sunlight and laughter

Listed by Serena Richards

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Brown Harris Stevens

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(203) 273-2073

Last updated November 12, 2025

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Source: SmartMLS #24130400

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodDarien
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms4
  • Days on Prevu14
  • Taxes$16,958/year
  • Size3,411 sqft
  • Price per sqft$879

Location

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Listing History

11/05/2025
Listed by Brown Harris Stevens
$2,999,000

Property Details for 561 Middlesex Road

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1856
  • Year Built Details: Public Records
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Farm House
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Shed, Porch, Barn, Garden Area

Features

  • Waterfront Features: Beach Rights

Measurements

  • Lot Features: Level Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.64

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 102682
  • Tax Annual Amount: $16,958.00
  • Tax Year: 25

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces Total: 4

Measurements

  • Living Area: 3,411

Rooms

  • Basement: Partial, Partial With Hatchway
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 11

Parking

Parking

  • Attached Garage: None, Paved
  • Parking Total: 6

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge

High School

  • High School: Darien

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Middlesex

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

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